The Mammographer’s Guide to the CQR is an essential training course designed to empower mammographers with the latest insights and skills necessary to navigate the ARRT Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR). Led by Myrian Barbin, BSRS, R.T. (R) (CT) (MR) (M) (BS), this comprehensive course equips you with the skills to meet ARRT’s CQR requirements confidently. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to sharpen your skills and elevate your professional profile.
Throughout the course, you'll delve into critical areas such as Patient Care, where you'll refine your communication techniques and deepen your understanding of patient assessment and breast cancer implications. Gain mastery in Image Production through detailed exploration of mammography unit design, digital acquisition, and quality assurance—essential for meeting MQSA regulations and ensuring top-notch image quality.
Equip yourself with indispensable procedural knowledge covering everything from localization terminology to interventional procedures. With a focus on imaging views and special patient situations, you'll learn techniques that elevate your practice to new heights.
By the end of the program, you'll confidently define and fulfill CQR requirements, armed with a robust understanding of Structured Self-Assessment components specific to mammography. Whether you're aiming to enhance your professional credentials or seeking to deepen your expertise, this course is your gateway to excellence in mammography.
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Outline
1) What is CQR?
· About ARRT’s CQR requirements
· Improving your skills and knowledge through CQR
· CQR timeframe
· Structured Self-Assessment
2) Patient Care
· Patient Communication
· Patient Assessment (risks for breast cancer; implication for imaging)
· Breast Cancer Treatment Options
3) Image Production
· Design Characteristics of Mammography Units
· Digital Acquisition, Display and Informatics
· Quality Assurance and Evaluation
· MQSA regulations
· Quality Control
· Mammography Technique and Image Evaluation
4) Procedures
· Localization Terminology
· External Anatomy
· Internal Anatomy
· Cytology
· Pathology
· Mammography Positioning, Special Needs, and Imaging Procedures
· Imaging Views
· Special Patient Situations
· Imaging Examinations
· Interventional Procedures
Course Objectives:
At the end of this course and presentation, participates should be able to:
1) Define and understand the ARRT Continuing Qualifications Requirements (CQR).
2) Understand the purpose of CQR.
3) Explain and have more knowledge about the Structured Self-Assessment contents for Mammography, which includes:
· Patient Care
· Image Production
· Procedures